Series and Parallel Circuits

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This is an example of a _______ circuit

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series

Front

This is an example of a ______ circuit

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Parallel

Front

The picture shows an electrical circuit. This circuit is a series circuit because:

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The same current flows through all three light bulbs.

Front

What kind of circuit is this? Options: series, parallel

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series

Front

This circuit has more than one loop. When one light goes out, the others stay on.

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parallel circuit

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this is the symbol for a _____?

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switch

Front

What is the purpose of a battery in an electric circuit?

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To provide the force (voltage) that makes electrons move

Front

An incomplete circuit is shown.
To complete the circuit, a wire should be placed from —

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Point A to Point D

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_____ is an electric device which easily closes or opens an electric circuit.

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Electric switch

Front

Only one of the circuits below would work to light the light bulb. Choose the circuit below that would make the light bulb light up.

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